What Do We Need To Know About Egg Yolk?
Author: Dean Rouseberg
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
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Yolks are popular because they are a source of cholesterol and are not among the healthiest foods.
Egg yolk is not famous for its good reputation due to its high cholesterol content. Most experts advise limiting the intake of yolks, especially by people with high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Recent studies, however, show that blood cholesterol levels are not greatly affected by the intake of cholesterol-containing foods. Both egg white and egg yolk are high in vitamins, minerals and fats.
What are the benefits of consuming egg yolks .
Eggs are a cheap but very healthy product. They can be used to cook various dishes quickly and easily. Eggs are not banned by any religion or custom. Consumption of whole egg - egg white and yolk provides an optimal balance of proteins, fats and calories, which provide the body with the necessary energy and satiety.
Reasonable consumption of egg yolks improves the activity of the immune system, eye health, including reducing the risk of macular degeneration and the so-called. senile curtain. Yolks increase bone density and resilience. They maintain the good health of hair and skin, as well as the bile ducts, keep blood pressure within normal limits, improve brain function and promote brain development in adolescents.
Nutritional facts about the yolk.
The amount of nutrients in each yolk depends on the size of the egg, how the hens were raised, their type, etc. The nutritional qualities of the egg, not least, depend on the way they are prepared. For example, cooking eggs in oil doubles or even triples the amount of fat and cholesterol.
According to various health organizations, a standard egg yolk of about 17 grams contains: 55 calories, 2.7 g protein, 4.51 g fat (of which 1.624 g are saturated, 1.995 g monounsaturated and 0.715 g polyunsaturated), 184 mg cholesterol , 0.61 g carbohydrates, 0.10 g sugars. Egg yolk contains at least 7 essential minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc.
The yolk contains 43% of the total egg white. Almost all water- and fat-soluble vitamins are found in the yolk.